Royal Visit to the Swiss Confederation to Strengthen Cooperation between Chulabhorn Research Institute and the World Health Organization in Addressing the Health and Environmental Issues under the “One Health” Concept Through the proactive policies of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Her Royal Highness has been guiding the Chulabhorn Research Institute in its efforts to enhance personnel potential and produce talented personnel in the fields of science and technology where there are shortages at accelerated pace. Her Royal Highness places importance on organizing training courses relevant to the problems of health, environmental health, toxicology, and chemical risk assessment. The Chulabhorn Research Institute has long implemented the royal policies both at the national and regional levels, achieving notable empirical results and gaining international recognition. Over the years, the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute has been committed to promoting cooperation with leading international organizations to address the environmental problems impacting people’s health. This commitment is evident in the President’s active meetings participation in and follow-up efforts on the cooperation in toxicology and environmental health with the World Health Organization (WHO). Thanks to the achievements of research and academic work aligned with the President’s policies, particularly the research on environmental health, the Chulabhorn Research Institute has earned international recognition. In 2005, the World Health...

“The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” December 15 – 18, 2024 Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand The Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress (PC)was initiated byProfessor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, the youngest sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X), to provide a forum for the exchange of the latest information and the most recent advances in research among the international scientific community. In 2024, the Congress will be held on the theme of “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from December 15-18, to commemorate the Sixth Cycle (72 years) Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, an auspicious occasion for the Thai people to celebrate and pay tribute to His Majesty. This marks a time of national joy and jubilation, which all scientists are invited to share. For more information, visit the website: https://pc9.cri.or.th/ or e-mail: [email protected]. Call: +66 2553 8535

On May 3, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. in the Reception Room of the Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Associate Professor Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute, along with the executives, paid their respects and offered well wishes on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Aditayadornkitikhun’s 40th Birthday Anniversary on May 5, 2024 to express their loyalty and in recognition of Her continuous dedication to the great benefit of the Thai people and the country. In particular, Her Royal Highness has devoted her abilities to arts, Buddhism, as well as the establishment of Aditayadorn Agricultural Project “Sa-rae Aditaya” in Surin Province which serves as a source for transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation benefiting Thai farmers by helping them apply these advancements to agricultural practices, thereby adding value to their agricultural products and promoting sustainable self-reliance. The Project illustrates the kindness of Her Royal Highness, to whom the farmers are immensely grateful. Public Relations Section, Office of the President May 3, 2024

With the compassion and commitment of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, to the good health of the Thais and their pets, as well as stray animals, Her Royal Highness takes a leading role in driving the HRH’s initiated project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” with the intention of rapidly eliminating rabies from Thailand. Her Royal Highness dispatches HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s Veterinary Volunteer Unit to campaign for the prevention of rabies in regions across the country, with importance placed on raising awareness and continuous training for the prevention of rabies to representatives in the local areas so that they can transfer the proper knowledge to their communities. Her Royal Highness graciously assigned Dr. Thakur Phanit, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Maneechan Resort Hotel, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province on April 20, 2024. The activities were held through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, and in collaboration with relevant agencies to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and efficient management of animals...

On March 16, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Piamsak Milintachinda, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Navela Hotel, Mueang Ratchaburi District, Ratchaburi Province. The objective was to exchange academic knowledge and practical experience through various activities such as lectures to provide academic knowledge and workshops on the use of applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities. These activities also encompassed learning promotion activities with three knowledge bases, namely 1) demonstrations of first aid for bites, scratches, and wounds licked by infected dogs; 2) knowledge transfer on rabies using a game-based Q&A competition; 3) legal knowledge on the prevention and control of rabies through the use of IT system EDURA, which would greatly benefit the personnel potential development within the network of the participants of the Training Project this time. Approximately 180 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, public health officials from local administrative organizations, and community representatives. They are a crucial mechanism to rally social forces towards the successful building of rabies-free communities and effectively driving HRH...

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to the following researchers on their appointments to academic positions: Dr. Jutatip Boonsombat as Research Scientist II Dr. Aurapat Ngamnithiporn as Research Scientist I Dr. Suthipong Chujan as Research Scientist I Office of Research March 21, 2024

Dr. Aurapat Ngamnithiporn, Research Scientist I, Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute was awarded the 30th Science & Technology Research Grant for the research project on “Development of a Sustainable Preparation of Biologically ActiveN-Heterocycles” from Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF). The awards ceremony was held on March 8, 2024 at Crystal Hall, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. This grant aims to support researchers who are working on or about to work on a research project that will enhance the development of science and technology in Thailand in four research areas namely, agriculture & biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Office of Research March 12, 2024

On February 17, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. This event, held at Kantary 304 Hotel, Sri Mahapot District, Prachin Buri Province, is part of the strategic plan of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. Prachin Buri Province is one of the target areas for the operation of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies in Communities. The activities were organized to facilitate knowledge exchange on animal health, human health, and the efficient management of stray dogs in communities. The training topics consisted of academic lectures and the use of applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities. Approximately 150 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol places great importance on proactive campaigns to create rabies-free areas at the local level. Since 2017, Her Royal Highness has taken a leading role in the operation of the HRH...

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tripetch Kanchanapoom, Seconded Official, Research Scientist II, Laboratory of Natural Products, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Khon Kaen University received the Glorification Award in Academic Services on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Khon Kaen University on January 25, 2024 at Golden Jubilee Convention Hall, Khon Kaen University. Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations on this occasion. Office of Research February 14, 2024

On February 2, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the opening ceremony of “Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024” organized by the National Research Council of Thailand, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation at Bangkok International Trade & Centre, Bangna, Bangkok. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness bestowed awards to the recipients of the National Research Awards 2024, comprising the National Outstanding Researcher Awards, Research Work Awards, Dissertation Awards, and Invention Awards, totaling 178 awards. The awards promote and support research and innovation, as well as honor researchers and inventors for their outstanding national accomplishments. Researchers at Chulabhorn Research Institute received three National Research Awards 2024 as follows: 1. Research Work Award (Very Good Level) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences titled “Andrographis paniculata: From Basic to Translational Research” by Laboratory of Pharmacology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Director, Laboratory of Pharmacology, as the project leader in collaboration with the research team at the Chulabhorn Research Institute. They jointly conducted a study and developed research findings by applying basic knowledge derived from the study and research of Andrographis paniculata from upstream to downstream as a medicinal herb to treat diseases, especially COVID-19. Many patients used Andrographis paniculata as an alternative herb...

On January 25, 2024, Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, accompanied by Mr. Piboon Tivakornpanarai, Director of the Office of Special Activities, and a delegation conducted a site visit to follow up on the progress of the “Royal Initiative Project on the Research and Development of Industrial Scale Orchids” at Mae Hia Agricultural Training and Research Center, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. Mr. Phongsak Puttatum, the Project’s official reported smooth progress of the Project in various areas. Later, the Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, offered recommendations and operational guidelines, as well as moral support to the Project’s officials for further improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. Afterwards, the Vice President and his delegation visited the “Project on the Development and Compilation of the Genetics of Fragrant Woods for Research” in Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province. On this occasion, the delegation was briefed about the progress of the Project. The Vice President provided policy guidance, and offered moral support to the Project’s officials to continue their smooth development in various areas, fulfilling the intention of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute. Office of Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute January 31, 2024

On January 27, 2024 at 09.00 a.m., by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Chalit Manityakul, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. This event which is part of the strategy of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, was held at Loei Palace Hotel, Mueang Loei District, Loei Province. The project was organized through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University. The objective was to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and the efficient and sustainable management of dogs in communities. The various integrated training activities included lectures to provide academic knowledge, follow-up on the progress and cooperation among relevant agencies under the local laws and regulations in managing and solving the problems of stray dogs, promoting knowledge and understanding of rabies by using the Game Based Learning as a training tool, as well as a workshop on the use of the information systems to prevent rabies in schools and communities. Approximately 200 individuals attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village...